FERRO SILICON FURNACE - HEAD
Submerged Arc Furnace (SAF) Expertise: In-depth understanding of high-MVA SAF design, operation, and electro-chemistry specific to Ferro Silicon production (which operates at much higher reduction temperatures than Ferro Manganese). Electrical Parameter Management: Proficiency in monitoring and tuning furnace electricals—including electrode current, secondary voltage, active/reactive power, impedance, and power factor to prevent furnace instability, blowing, or bridging. Electrode & Burden Management: Hands-on knowledge of electrode regulation, slipping, casing welding, baking schedules, and optimizing burden mix ratios (quartz, reducing agents like charcoal/coke, and iron scrap). Tap-Hole & Casting Operations: Expertise in safe tap-hole opening/closing protocols, oxygen lancing, casting floor management, and avoiding moisture-related explosion risks near molten silicon.
10–15 yrs · Posted 12 Oct